Holiday Recipe: Turkey vs. Ham

The Age-old Debate: Turkey or Ham Plus, a couple of recipes for both to make the decision even tougher.  When preparing to cook the holiday dinner, there always seems to be a toss-up between which kind of meat to fix—turkey or ham? Fortunately at my holiday gatherings I can expect to find turkey and ham…

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NC Holiday Events Sure to Keep the Spirit Alive

Santa loves the coast.

NC Holiday Events Sure to Keep the Spirit Alive Complete the Holiday Season With Retire NC While every town and city pays homage to the holidays, some place more emphasis than others. If you’ve ever been to the historic Biltmore Mansion in December, for instance, watched the Holiday Flotilla near Wilmington, or visited Santa on…

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7 Lifestyle Hacks to Lose Weight

7 Lifestyle Hacks to Lose (almost) 17 Pounds (almost) Effortlessly by Jan Cullinane (Updated – originally published in the 2015 Fall Issue of Ideal-LIVING Magazine)  I love the articles about people who have lost 100, 200 and 300 or more pounds. Their stories are inspiring and riveting, and I find their before and after photos…

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